Chants libres est le fruit d?une longue recherche historique et musicologique permettant de mieux comprendre les mutations survenues dans le jazz et la musique improvisée en France durant les quarante dernières années. Si l?influence du free jazz américain est désignée, par la voix d?Ornette Coleman entre autres, comme un facteur prépondérant de renouveau et de libération de la musique, le contexte socio-historique européen permet aussi de cerner le désir profond de toute une génération de musiciens de s?affranchir de la tutelle du jazz noir.

Jef Gilson, Jean-Louis Chautemps ou François Tusques sont parmi les premiers à tenter l?aventure libertaire qui culminera, non sans excès ni impasses, au tournant des années soixante-dix. Ce sera alors l?éclosion des collectifs (Dharma, Perception, Cohelmec...) et avec eux la recherche d?une affirmation plus structurée de la liberté.

L?ouvrage de Vincent Cotro s?appuie sur une documentation importante et met en avant la parole des musiciens, à l?époque du free jazz comme aujourd?hui, grâce à de nombreux entretiens. L?étude musicale prend en compte les disques publiés ou, dans certains cas, les archives sonores et s?efforce de situer chaque production dans son contexte.

Le lecteur non musicien ou spécialiste (nombreuses transcriptions) prend conscience d?une expression musicale forte et authentique, mais aussi rigoureuse et variée. Si Michel Portal ou Joachim Kühn sont aujourd?hui des acteurs reconnus de ce mouvement musical, d?autres méritent amplement d?être redécouverts (Beb Guérin, les frères Méchali ou Villarroel...).Chants libres est abondamment illustré et propose de nombreuses annexes (groupes et musiciens en concerts, discographie, bibliographie détaillée, glossaire, index...). / Livre / Agrafé /

The Melakarta System. Par IYER RADHIKA. Elements of Indian Music introduces the Indian melodic system in an accessible manner within the realm of Western music theory. It demonstrates a new archetype in music composition for composers of any genre, as well as composition teachers and anyone interested in ethnomusicology.This book contains a set of 12 etudes for piano and transcriptions for classical guitar. Each etude is about one minute in length and utilizes notes from a particular Indian scale. An intermediate to advanced skill level is required to perform each etude. Practicing and performing these studies is an excellent way to expand one's musical perspective beyond traditional diatonic scales.Indianmusic has intrigued the West for a long time, but hasn't always been accessible because of the absence of a systematic approach to theory and repertoire. Just as the Western harmonic system is well developed, the Indian melodic system is very advanced and equally established. The intermingling of these two worlds can inspire new, exceptional sonic landscapes.Useful literature on the evolution of the Indian melodic system is also included, with notes on how it can be used as a modus operandi by Western musicians who wish to apply Indian scales in Western compositions and improvisations.Includes access to online audio Elements of Indian Music introduces the Indian melodic system in an accessible manner within the realm of Western music theory. It demonstrates a new archetype in music composition for composers of any genre, aswell as composition teachers and anyone interested in ethnomusicology. This book contains a set of 12 etudes for piano and transcriptions for classical guitar. Each etude is about one minute in length and utilizes notesfrom a particular Indian scale. An intermediate to advanced skill level is required to perform each etude. Practicing and performing these studies is an excellent way to expand one's musical perspective beyond traditionaldiatonic scales. Indian music has intrigued the West for a long time, but hasn and rsquo - t always been accessible because of the absence of a systematic approach to theory and repertoire. Just as the Western harmonic system iswell developed, the Indian melodic system is very advanced and equally established. The intermingling of these two worlds can inspire new, exceptional sonic landscapes. Useful literature on the evolution of the Indianmelodic system is also included, with notes on how it can be used as a modus operandi by Western musicians who wish to apply Indian scales in Western compositions and improvisations. Includes access to online audio. / Niveau : 4 / Etudes et exercices / Etude / Tout Instrument

Par SPECKERT GEORGE A.. Speckert’s popular “The Roots of Jazz” collection of jazz pieces and styles for violin and violoncello now comes in an edition for two violoncellos. Whether it be arrangements of originals such as “The Entertainer” (Scott Joplin), “Hot Tiger Rag” (Nick la Rocca), “St Louis Blues” (W. C. Handy), “Nobody Knows The Trouble I've Seen” (trad) or original compositions by George Speckert, these pieces not only have catchy tunes and snappy rhythms, they’re also easy to play. Exciting stuff! With skill and sensitivity Speckert, who actually was born in New Orleans, captures the typical melodic, harmonic and rhythmic style of each genre, whether ragtime, blues, boogie woogie, gospel, folksong or early jazz. Equally suitable for music-making fun in lessons, recitals or your own living room./ Recueil / 2 Violoncelles